Implant degradation over the years

[Ykapoor741]

Hey guys i am a 27 yr old from India
Facing ed from february this year
I was planning for Rigicon malleable
Just wanted to ask do malleables start to
degrade after 5 to 6 years??

[lasthope2.0]

Hi Ykapoor741, the silicone material is typically solid and durable. The metal core, however, may develop fatigue or fracture after repeated bending over the long term.

[Ykapoor741]

When would it start to degrade like i was thinking of rigicon or zsi
Wanted something which lasts atleast 15 to 20 years
Before revision

[lasthope2.0]

When would it start to degrade like i was thinking of rigicon or zsi
Wanted something which lasts atleast 15 to 20 years
Before revision

Please see attached comment by Dr. Hakky - a reputed high volume implanter.

[Ykapoor741]

U are saying that for 15 years it would work perfectly then post that it will start to loose its rigidity and bendyness right??